Mellite and Amber Physical Properties

Mellite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.60

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

[C,H,O]

Mellite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Amber physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Mellite and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Mellite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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